Irfan Pathan

VADODARA: It's a decision that could break a million hearts. 'Baroda bomber' Irfan Pathan is set to marry long-time friend Shivangi Dev, daughter of an Indian diplomat in Australia. Pathan, who has known Shivangi for the past six years, told TOI that their parents had finally given their nod to the wedding. "We know each other really well now," said a blushing Irfan, who first met his lady-love in Canberra in 2003. The younger Pathan, however, is sure of the venue.

BENGALURU: India discard Irfan Pathan said he didn't picked enough wickets in the last two domestic seasons to be in Team India but hoped to earn back his place with a good performance in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) beginning in April. "I haven't picked up enough wickets in the last two domestic seasons to be in the India team, but I am hoping to be back in the reckoning with a good performance in the IPL beginning April," he told PTI. Pathan, who...

AHMEDABAD: Cricketer Irfan Pathan today called on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi to invite him to his brother and fellow India player Yusuf Pathan's wedding. Irfan, who is currently out of the Indian team following an injury, also congratulated Modi on becoming Chief Minister for the fourth time, a state government release said. Irfan had taken part in one of the election rallies of Modi last December.

KOLKATA: It's a good time to be a cricketer, for Indian cricket never had it so good. Money seems to be pouring in from all directions and, for a change, the players are going to be the biggest beneficiaries. Sharad Pawar and company, who want to pass on the moolah to the cricketers, propose to hike the retainership fee in each of the three existing grades (A, B & C) by 80% to 100% in the current season (2005-06). Irfan Pathan will be the biggest gainer followed by Gautam Gambhir...

NEW DELHI: Having played a stellar role many a time in India-Pakistan clashes, all-rounder Irfan Pathan feels that the defending champions have a far superior unit and will do well against the arch-rivals in the high-voltage opening World Cup encounter on February 15 in Adelaide. "I think India is going to do really well because I think they are a far superior side. Inshallah I am sure India are going to do well. Aur Irfan Pathan ki duaein bhi toh unke saath hain (My prayers...

AHMEDABAD: Cricketer Irfan Pathan today called on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi to invite him to his brother and fellow India player Yusuf Pathan's wedding. Irfan, who is currently out of the Indian team following an injury, also congratulated Modi on becoming Chief Minister for the fourth time, a state government release said. Irfan had taken part in one of the election rallies of Modi last December.

BENGALURU: India discard Irfan Pathan said he didn't picked enough wickets in the last two domestic seasons to be in Team India but hoped to earn back his place with a good performance in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) beginning in April. "I haven't picked up enough wickets in the last two domestic seasons to be in the India team, but I am hoping to be back in the reckoning with a good performance in the IPL beginning April," he told PTI. Pathan, who...

KHEDA(GUJARAT): Cricketer Irfan Pathan on Wednesday shared the stage with Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi in the campaign rally of BJP, the party which is trying to appease minority community voters in the state. During the rally for the second phase polling in the state, Irfan was seen standing besides the Chief Minister on the huge stage. Irfan, who belongs to Vadodara and has been forced out of cricketing action by an injury,...

KHEDA(GUJARAT): Cricketer Irfan Pathan on Wednesday shared the stage with Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi in the campaign rally of BJP, the party which is trying to appease minority community voters in the state. During the rally for the second phase polling in the state, Irfan was seen standing besides the Chief Minister on the huge stage. Irfan, who belongs to Vadodara and has been forced out of cricketing action by an injury,...

CHENNAI: Brendon McCullum smashed his way to a 55-ball 91 as New Zealand recovered from a jittery start to post a respectable 167 for five against India in the second Twenty20 International , here today. New Zealand's finest T20 batsman McCullum took Indian bowlers to cleaners after the 'Black Caps' were reduced 2/2 with both openers back in the hut. McCullum hit as many as 11 boundaries and three huge sixes including a couple off...

IPL is back. The next few weeks will be all about excitement and glamour. ET on Sunday lists the wives and girlfriends who up the tournament's glam quotient. Bangalore Team - Isha Sharvani So will there be another marriage of Bollywood and cricket? Wedding bells are about to ring sometime this year for Isha Sharvani and Zaheer Khan. That should stop rumours of frequent frictions and...

ADELAIDE: He is the latest 'double millionaire' in world cricket. And Ravindra Jadeja is desperately trying to show why IPL franchises were willing to shell out so much money for him, despite not being a regular in the Indian squads nor being a showman. In the opening game of the ongoing tri-series, MS Dhoni unleashed an attack with three spinners; it backfired so badly that he had to use eight bowlers at the MCG against ...

PERTH: India were 52 for one in their second innings at stumps on the second day of the third cricket Test against Australia here today. India have an overall lead of 170 runs. Brief scores India 330 and 52 for 1 (Virender Sehwag batting 29, Irfan Pathan batting 2; Stuart Clark 1-7) Australia: Ist innings: 212 all out.

New Delhi: Irfan Pathan was once the golden child of Indian cricket. A spate of injuries - most recent being a stress injury to the back followed by hamstring strain –have laid the Baroda all-rounder low over the last year . However , the Delhi Daredevils saw something which the rest of the world missed . The GMR group-owned franchise splurged $1.9 million on the 26-year-old in the IPL-4 auction held in January this...

BANGALORE: Then veteran English auctioneer Richard Madley cracked his gavel first on Saturday morning prizing Gautam Gambhir at $2.4 million, he literally blew off those unpleasant memories of the Indian Premier League, ridden with scams and controversies all through 2010. Indian batsmen dominated the auction line-up in the fourth edition of the 20-20 cricket league, with teamowners spending a tad less than $69 million to rehaul their...